This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Healthcare Support Worker Apprentice to join our Inpatient Services team.
Our people make the difference to all we achieve, and you could be part of this terrific organisation. At Dougie Mac, we provide compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care to patients and their families, supporting our local community when it matters most.
Working as part of our friendly multidisciplinary team, you’ll be responsible for supporting patients nearing the end of their lives, ensuring their care is compassionate, respectful and dignified. This role requires kindness, resilience and a genuine passion for helping others in a sensitive and rewarding environment.
You will benefit from a 12-month apprenticeship with 20% protected learning time, studying towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care with Newcastle-under-Lyme College. There may also be the opportunity to secure a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and eager to develop a career in healthcare.
Why Join Dougie Mac?
At Dougie Mac, we care deeply about the people who make our work possible. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-led organisation where everyone is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.
As a Dougie Mac employee, you’ll benefit from:
🌴 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service
• 🔄 Options to buy and sell annual leave
• 🏥 Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
• 💰 Competitive Pension Scheme
• ✅ DBS paid for by the hospice
• 📚 Learning & Development opportunities
✨ Join us and be part of a local charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do. ✨
Salary: £15,642.90 (+antisocial pay)
Hours: 37.5 hr per week working Mon to Sun - 7.5 hour shifts on days.
(Nights may be required at 9hrs per shift)
Applications close: Sunday 31st May 2026
Interviews: 9/6/26
📩 How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. See the Recruitment Process Document for more information.
📞 For more information, please contact:
Kath Marks – Ward Manager
📧 kathmarks@dmhospice.org.uk ¦ 📱 01782 344300
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.
Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.
About Us
At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
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